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5. Employment Availability

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6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

0809

11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

001 All US Citizens

21. Geographic Availability

060020001 Albany, CA

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23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

This assessment section includes questions to determine if you are in the area of consideration for this vacancy. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS MAY RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. Please choose A (Yes) or B (No) for each of the following items to identify which of the following descriptions applies to you.

A- Yes.B- No.

1. Are you a U.S. Citizen or National?

2. Are you a current permanent competitive service employee; former Federal employee who achieved career status in the competitive service; or former Federal employee who served on a career conditional appointment without achieving career status in the competitive service who was separated less than three years ago? This includes applicants who have previously held, or currently hold this position and grade with the same promotion potential as announced for this announcement. You must submit the SF-50 that shows competitive service eligibility to be considered.

3. Are you a Veteran applying for a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)? You must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing an honorable discharge to be considered. Eligibility for VRA appointments includes Disabled veterans; Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; and Veterans separated from active duty within the past 3 years. Disabled veterans must provide the SF-15 and supporting documentation from the VA along with DD-214.

4. Are you a 30% or more Disabled Veteran? You must submit your DD214, a completed SF-15, and letter from the VA dated 1991 or later as proof to be considered.

5. Are you a military spouse? Military spouses are eligible if their active duty military spouse: 1) receives a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move; 2) has a 100% disability rating; or 3) died while on active duty. Please submit supporting documentation as proof to be considered.

6. Are you eligible for a Severely Physically Handicapped Schedule 'A' Appointment? Please submit documentation from a State or Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Service as proof to be considered.

7. Are you eligible for a Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers Appointment? Please submit documentation as proof to be considered.

8. Are you eligible under an Interchange Agreement or other Miscellaneous Authorities? Please submit documentation as proof to be considered.

1. From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience and/or education meet the requirements for the Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biochemistry), GS-0404-08 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY 1 RESPONSE. IF YOU SELECT MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OR LEAVE THE QUESTION BLANK YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire.

A. I have at least one year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: assisting with conducting biological sample extraction and analyses (such as chromatography and immunoblotting); using laboratory equipment, (such as readers for ELISA, electrochemiluminescence immunosorbent assays, chromatographs and thermal cyclers for molecular cloning technology); assisting with the calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment; assisting with sample preparation, extraction and quantification of biological compounds; managing inventory of chemicals and biological reagents including disposal of hazardous chemical and biological waste materials; and collecting, analyzing and summarizing data using computers, and software for data acquisition, word processing, and graphical and statistical analysis.B. I have 1 1/2 years of graduate level education (27 semester hours) in chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, or biochemistry which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required by this position. (You must submit transcripts).C. I have a combination of the specialized experience as described in "A" above and the education as described in "B" above AND( at least 6 semester hours of) chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, or biochemistry such that the percentage of specialized experience plus the percentage of education equals 100%. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100% for you to qualify based on your combination of education and experience. (You must submit transcripts).D. I do not possess the required education and/or experience to qualify for this position.

2. From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience and/or education meet the requirements for the Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biochemistry), GS-0404-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY 1 RESPONSE. IF YOU SELECT MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OR LEAVE THE QUESTION BLANK YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire.

A. I have at least one year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes: conducting biological sample extraction and biochemical immunochemical analyses (such as immunosensing, affinity chromatography and immunoblotting) using laboratory equipment such as readers for ELISA, electrochemiluminescence immunosorbent assays, chromatographs, and thermal cyclers for molecular cloning technology); maintaining and calibrating analytical laboratory instruments and equipment; testing and modifying methods for sample preparation, extraction, and quantification of biological compounds to fit the needs of research objectives; managing inventory of chemicals and biological reagents, including disposal of hazardous chemical and biological waste materials; collecting, analyzing and summarizing data using computers and software for data acquisition, word processing, graphical and statistical analysis; searching literature pertinent to research for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory; and preparing research reports for review by scientists and inclusion in peer-reviewed publications.B. I have 2 years of graduate level education (36 semester hours) in chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, or biochemistry which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required by this position.C. I have a combination of the specialized experience described in "A" above and the education as described in "B" above AND (at least 6 semester hours of) chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, or biochemistry such that the percentage of specialized experience plus the percentage of education equals 100%. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100% for you to qualify based on your combination of education and experience.D. I do not possess the required education and/or experience to qualify for this position.

The following statements pertain to your knowledge of the principles and practices of biochemistry research.

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

Certification of Understanding - Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position.

25. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I understand the information provided above and certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith.B. No, I do not certify this information and do not wish to be considered for this position.